Detroit Lions wide receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown has been handed a $12,172 fine by the NFL for his involvement in the controversial incident during Week 10’s game against the Washington Commanders
. The incident led to Commanders defensive lineman Daron Payne’s ejection, and while Payne received a one-game suspension for throwing a punch at St. Brown, the Lions receiver is now facing financial consequences for the altercation.
In the first quarter of the game, St. Brown appeared to make an initial move toward Payne, smacking the defensive lineman’s facemask. While Payne responded by punching St. Brown, which led to his ejection and suspension, the
It wasn’t until after the game that video footage surfaced, showing St. Brown’s move
toward Payne. While the Commanders were vocal in arguing that both players should face consequences, the NFL disagreed. St. Brown, however, was still penalized for his actions in the form of a
“I didn’t think it would escalate like that, but it is what it is,” St. Brown said when asked about the fine. “I’ll take the fine and move forward. We’re focused on the next game.”
Despite the drama surrounding the incident, Amon-Ra St. Brown continues to perform at an elite level this season. With 64 catches for 693 yards
and eight touchdowns, he remains one of the top targets in the Lions’ offense. The incident will likely be a minor blemish on an otherwise stellar campaign for the wide receiver.
As the Lions continue their push for the playoffs, St. Brown’s focus remains on helping his team succeed, despite the unexpected financial hit from this week’s controversy.
The Minnesota Wild (8-7-4) is back on home ice tonight to host the Vegas Golden Knights (8-4-5). The Wild will be without forward Vladimir Tarasenko for the second straight game.
Tarasenko, 33, has two goals and ten points in 18 games this year for the Wild. He missed Saturday’s game against the Anaheim Ducks with a lower-body injury and will not play again on Sunday.
Wild head coach John Hynes said after the game that Tarasenko’s status will be day-to-day.